How to build a skills course?
01-08-08, 09:04 AM
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How to build a skills course?
Does anyone have any good info about building a skills course (w/ bridges, teeters, jumps, etc)? I'm planning on building one in the woods behind my house. Any info on it is greatly appreciated.
01-08-08, 09:49 AM
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make the pivot point off-center on the teeter
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01-08-08, 12:22 PM
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Plan ahead. Lots! Make a plan before you start digging a hole for dirt or before you start cutting wood. Other than that just be creative and have fun.
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You can create instant ruts/berms by spinning the back tire of a dirtbike, then build up the outer edges. As a matter of fact dirtbikes tear up the ground pretty quick, that would work well for a quick layout.
I'd definetly rent a little earthmover or a tractor with a bucket in front for dumping dirt piles. Here's a weird idea, call PG&E and find out what they do with those old telephone poles, you could cut 'em up for different obstacles or bridge building. Maybe find a sturdy old picnic table you can anchor to the ground for tabletop stuff.
Have fun, plan the layout, test ride it (your buddies too for their valuable input) and beg, beg, beg for your friends for free labor!
I'd definetly rent a little earthmover or a tractor with a bucket in front for dumping dirt piles. Here's a weird idea, call PG&E and find out what they do with those old telephone poles, you could cut 'em up for different obstacles or bridge building. Maybe find a sturdy old picnic table you can anchor to the ground for tabletop stuff.
Have fun, plan the layout, test ride it (your buddies too for their valuable input) and beg, beg, beg for your friends for free labor!
01-09-08, 07:40 AM
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01-09-08, 08:03 AM
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I'd be careful about what you imply guys, about the construction sites. A few buddies and i built some shore type stuff at his house, and we didn't evem have to steal the stuff, we just went up and asked their scraps/offcuts/old pallets. They were more than happy to give them to us.
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I was one of the office gals for a local general contractor years ago, and we had jobsite thefts, now I know who you are... all crazy mtnbikers building sheet...!
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its cheaper and easier for them, and you get what you want.
its a win-win lol
Look into renting something like a bob cat or something.
There fairly easy to drive once you get the hang of it... just the whole pedal/joystick coordination thing takes a bit lol.
(yes ive operated them before)
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You can create instant ruts/berms by spinning the back tire of a dirtbike, then build up the outer edges. As a matter of fact dirtbikes tear up the ground pretty quick, that would work well for a quick layout.
I'd definetly rent a little earthmover or a tractor with a bucket in front for dumping dirt piles. Here's a weird idea, call PG&E and find out what they do with those old telephone poles, you could cut 'em up for different obstacles or bridge building. Maybe find a sturdy old picnic table you can anchor to the ground for tabletop stuff.
Have fun, plan the layout, test ride it (your buddies too for their valuable input) and beg, beg, beg for your friends for free labor!
I'd definetly rent a little earthmover or a tractor with a bucket in front for dumping dirt piles. Here's a weird idea, call PG&E and find out what they do with those old telephone poles, you could cut 'em up for different obstacles or bridge building. Maybe find a sturdy old picnic table you can anchor to the ground for tabletop stuff.
Have fun, plan the layout, test ride it (your buddies too for their valuable input) and beg, beg, beg for your friends for free labor!
